August 20: A RUSH TO JUDGEMENT

An old term has been revived in the media lately: “rush to judgment”. Some high-profile cases in our court system may take some time to resolve but in the meantime they are being tried in the “court of public opinion” and the suspects are being found guilty.
Historically, when the facts are in and judgment rendered, many of these “assumed guilty” are proven innocent. I admit that my “rush to judgment” has been wrong more than once.
That’s why I’m glad that when I die my judge will be “righteous and just” (Daniel 4:37, 2 Timothy 4:8). “Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27) That doesn’t frighten me!
“Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” (Genesis 18:25) A good and loving God created us and we must give account to him for our lives. Romans 2:16 says there is a day when God will judge our secrets. What an exciting idea! History is going somewhere. We have a date with God and he will not “rush to judgment”.
God keeps perfect records and will “give to each according to what he has done” (Romans 2:6). Fame and fortune won’t be of value on that day. No witnesses will be called on your behalf because “the Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
All will be treated fairly! “For God does not show favoritism” (Romans 2:11). Race and status will not be a consideration: “A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7).
If you have the slightest nervousness about Judgment Day, I suggest that you get to know immediately “the One Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5) because “he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:25). Now, I would rush to do that if I were you!

“Eternal God, at best our time on earth is very short, but yet sufficient
for each of us to prepare for that great Judgment Day. Thanks for that gift.
Amen”